1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 530 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Seville | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Seville | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4915 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
